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Kamloops-Thompson Teachers Association isn't Thrilled with Class Sizes
While the Kamloops-Thompson School Board is relatively happy with class sizes across the district, the local Teachers Association has a different message. First Vice-President of the Kamloops-Thompson...
Nov 08, 2019 xMizLitx / CC
Housing Minister accuses Liberals of 'cherry-picking' housing numbers when it comes to affordable housing units
The province's Housing Minister is accusing the BC Liberals - and housing critic Todd Stone - of cherry-picking a few numbers out of context, when it comes to affordable housing units. "[Todd Stone] i...
Nov 08, 2019
Local Physician Takes Issue with EDGE Program
A local physician is suggesting that the Educate, Develop, Grow and Excel program taught in Kamloops is outdated and ineffective. E-R Doctor at Royal Inland Hospital Ian Mitchell says the EDGE program...
Nov 08, 2019
City councillor hoping people have factual information about Performing Arts Centre before referendum vote
A Kamloops City Councillor says it is important that there be good communication between the city and residents about the Performing Art Centre project. Sadie Hunter was speaking ahead of the referend...
Nov 08, 2019
Minister for Jobs doesn't take Opposition Critic's words personally
Job numbers from October are out despite the province being back at the number one spot for lowest unemployment, the Liberal Jobs Critic wasn't too optimistic about what's around the corner. Jordan St...
Nov 08, 2019
Retired agrologist based in Kamloops talks about challenges facing local farmers
A former longtime agrologist for the province says some smaller farms in the Kamloops area are facing challenges that could threaten their viability. Graham Strachan spoke to the Thompson Nicola Regio...
Nov 08, 2019
Proponent of first-ever cannabis facility in Kamloops city limits addresses concerns from some neighbors
A developer planning to grow cannabis in Westsyde is acknowledging concerns from some neighbors. Bill Bilton Junior is the head of a local investor group that plans to grow cannabis outdoors on a piec...
Nov 08, 2019
TNRD Chair, Vice-Chair re-elected to second term
The TNRD board chair and vice-chair have been re-elected to another term in their respective positions. Ken Gillis - who represents the Monte Lake and Westwold area - will return as chair after he was...
Nov 08, 2019
Updated - BC CDC says more than 50,000 opioid overdoses reversed by naloxone kits
The BC Centre for Disease Control (BC CDC) says more than 50,000 opioid overdoses have been reversed in the province by a naloxone kit. In all, it says 175,022 kits have been distributed to people who...
Nov 08, 2019
Free Weekend Parking in the City's Downtown Until the End of the Year
Free parking in downtown Kamloops every weekend until the end of 2019. The Kamloops Central Business Improvement Association is happy with the change for the busy holiday season. Executive Director Ca...
Nov 08, 2019
